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DWF

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Accounting & Tax
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You need legal bookkeeping experience, knowledge of payment systems, SRA Accounts Rules, strong organization skills, tech-savvy, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other packages.
  • You will support finance operations, assist with payments and invoicing, ensure compliance with legal standards, and seek process improvements through technology in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a legal environment that is regulated and audited
  • Knowledge of CHAPS, BACS, and Faster Payments
  • Familiarity with high-volume or shared services environments
  • Knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Ambitious, results-driven, and eager to learn.
  • Ability to perform transactional tasks with speed and accuracy.
  • Tech-savvy with an understanding of productivity-enhancing technologies.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Finance support and evaluation to The Northern Ireland Finance Manager and local Partners across cashiering, payments, Residual Balances, Invoicing and all other elements of lock up.
  • Assist with cheque production for local and regional offices.
  • Working with wider Finance team and local partners to ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
  • Collaborate with local Partners to prepare and send bills to clients where required.
  • Review and process high volumes of data efficiently and accurately to ensure the office is compliant with the Northern Ireland Law Society.
  • Seek process improvement opportunities, focusing on leveraging technology for automation.
  • Adapt duties as priorities evolve within the team.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Bookkeeper?

The primary responsibilities include providing finance support to the local Finance Manager and Partners, assisting with cheque production, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, preparing and sending bills to clients, reviewing high volumes of data for compliance, and seeking process improvement opportunities within the finance team.

What experience is essential for this role?

Essential experience includes demonstrable experience in a legal environment that is regulated and audited, knowledge of CHAPS, BACS, and Faster Payments, familiarity with high-volume or shared services environments, and knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules.

What additional skills would be beneficial for a candidate applying for this position?

Desirable skills include being ambitious and results-driven, having the ability to perform transactional tasks with speed and accuracy, being tech-savvy with an understanding of productivity-enhancing technologies, and possessing intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, along with proficiency in other Microsoft packages.

Is there a chance for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers an exciting opportunity to apply knowledge of best practices and encourages collaboration to seek process improvement opportunities, which can lead to professional growth and development.

What type of work environment does DWF promote?

DWF promotes a culture of teamwork and imagination, fostering a results-driven environment that values professional expertise and inclusivity.

Is prior experience in accounting necessary for the Legal Bookkeeper position?

While prior experience in a legal accounting environment is essential, the specific requirement for vast accounting expertise may vary; candidates with strong foundational skills in finance are encouraged to apply.

What does DWF offer to its employees?

DWF offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, values diversity, and commits to ensuring that all employees feel valued and rewarded during their time with the firm.

Can I apply if I don't meet all the specified requirements?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, as they may still be the right fit for the role or other positions within the team.

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DWF

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle. We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service.